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In-form England rugby team vow no let up against Samoa (AFP)

November 20th, 2010

England manager Martin Johnson (pictured) has warned his team against complacency as they bid to build on the record victory over Australia against Samoa Saturday. England's stylish demolition of the Wallabies last weekend sent euphoria soaring to stratospheric levels, with Johnson's emerging side now being talked about as possible contenders for next year's World Cup.(AFP/File/Phil Cole)AFP - England manager Martin Johnson has warned his team against complacency as they bid to build on the record victory over Australia against Samoa Saturday.


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Carroll’s England debut a damp squib (AFP)

November 17th, 2010

England's Andy Carroll (L) is challenged by France's Philippe Mexes during their binternational/b friendly football match at Wembley Stadium in London. France won 2-1.(AFP/Franck Fife)AFP - Andy Carroll’s first taste of England action couldn’t have been more of a contrast to his headline-grabbing exploits in recent weeks.


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Strauss, Cook hit centuries as rain thwarts England (AFP)

November 13th, 2010

Opening batsmen Alastair Cook (pictured) and Andrew Strauss hit centuries to give England a winning chance on the final day of their three-day tour game against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Cook made an unbeaten 111 and Strauss slammed 102 off 121 balls to put the tourists in a position to declare their second innings at 240 for one early on the last day.(AFP/File/Ian Kington)AFP - Opening batsmen Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss hit centuries but rain thwarted England as their three-day tour game against South Australia petered out in a draw at the…

Catholics in England suffered long repression (AP)

September 11th, 2010

AP - For nearly three centuries after the Reformation, Catholics in England were outlaws.

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Weight loss surgeries in England jump tenfold (AP)

August 26th, 2010

AP - The number of weight-loss surgeries in England jumped more than tenfold from 2000 to 2007, a new study says.

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Churchill’s choppers sold at auction in England (AP)

July 29th, 2010

In this photo released by Newsmakers PR a part of a set of dentures used by the wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is seen, Thursday July 29, 2010. The Royal College of Surgeons of England says the partial dentures were a tool that the Prime Minister relied upon to overcome a childhood lisp. They are being put on auction with an estimated value of 4,000 pounds to 5,000 pounds ($6,200 to $7,800.) (AP Photo/Newsmakers) ** ** EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES **AP - A partial set of dentures used by former British leader Winston Churchill — described as the teeth that saved the world — sold at auction Thursday for 15,200…

Church of England paves the way for women bishops (AP)

July 12th, 2010

AP - The Church of England national assembly decided Monday that women should be allowed to become bishops, making only minor concessions to theological conservatives who have threatened to break…

England Vs Japan _ 2/1 - International Friendly [30/05/2010]

June 28th, 2010

Japan vs England 1-2 International Friendly, 30th May 2010. Two own goals gave lacklustre England a 2-1 win against Japan. Defender Tulio Tanaka gave Japan the lead early on, but…

Capello reassures England fans over Rooney fears (AFP)

June 26th, 2010

Fabio Capello has reassured England fans that striker Wayne Rooney is fit and strong enough to last 120 minutes if needed against Germany in the last 16 of the World Cup. Man United striker Rooney has been criticised for below-par performances in the tournament so far and caused further anxiety when he was substituted against Slovenia in England's final group game because of an ankle problem.(AFP/Paul Ellis)AFP - Fabio Capello has reassured England fans that striker Wayne Rooney is fit and strong enough to last 120 minutes if needed against Germany in the last 16 of…

England to make their mark on US in World Cup opener (AFP)

June 11th, 2010

England striker Wayne Rooney (L) smiles during a training session at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg. England have been urged to lay down a World Cup marker when they take on the United States in their opening Group C match on Saturday.(AFP/Jewel Samad)AFP - England have been urged to lay down a World Cup marker when they take on the United States in their opening Group C match on Saturday.


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